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SparkLayer

“Can a lightweight B2B ordering overlay become the default finance-and-workflow layer for wholesale on top of consumer eCommerce platforms?”

Founded2020
HQBath, United Kingdom
Total raised$1.19M
Latest roundSeed
IndustryVertical SaaS / B2B eCommerce
The story

SparkLayer started as a B2B ordering layer for Shopify merchants and has grown into a multi-platform B2B commerce framework (Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Wix) serving 3,500+ brands. Its embedded-finance surface is deliberately thin — it does not process payments or issue credit itself. Instead, it orchestrates net terms, invoicing, and B2B BNPL via partners like Hokodo, Balance, and Billie, and syncs financial data to Xero/QuickBooks. The 2026 'Unify' release doubled down on this positioning as the connective tissue between store, sales team, and finance stack.

Last 12 months
2026-01
2026-03
2026
Product timeline
2020
SparkLayer founded in Bath, UK to build a B2B ordering layer on top of Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and Wix· founding
2023
Raised seed investment from industry leaders to accelerate B2B eCommerce growth· funding
2026
Launched SparkLayer Unify — Forms, Catalogs, and Accountancy integrations with Xero, QuickBooks, and Shopify· product
2026
Appointed Neil Kuschel as Executive Chairman· leadership
The stack
2 layers disclosed in SparkLayer’s embedded-finance stack
Lending
HokodoBalanceBillieNet payment termsPay by InvoiceB2B Buy Now Pay Later
Accounting
in the full report
Accounting gap: none
3 more providers across 1 layer, with confidence-scored evidence and source URLs, are in the Embedded Finance Index report.

SparkLayer — frequently asked

Who provides SparkLayer's lending?

SparkLayer's lending and capital products are provided by Hokodo, Balance and Billie.

Which accounting software does SparkLayer integrate with?

SparkLayer integrates with Xero, QuickBooks Online and Shopify.

What is SparkLayer's embedded finance stack?

The Embedded Finance Index 2026 maps 2 layers in SparkLayer's stack: Lending (Hokodo, Balance, Billie, Net payment terms and 2 others); Accounting (Xero, QuickBooks Online and Shopify).

Where is SparkLayer headquartered?

SparkLayer is founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom.

How much funding has SparkLayer raised?

SparkLayer has raised $1.19M in total (latest round: Seed).

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